Calzone

A calzone is a folded Italian pizza, essentially a half-moon shaped turnover made from pizza dough. It is typically stuffed with a combination of cheeses like mozzarella and ricotta, along with meats such as salami or ham, and vegetables, then baked until golden. Originating in Naples, Italy, it was designed as a portable, hand-held meal for workers.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

A standard calzone is high in carbohydrates from the dough and fat from the cheese and any meats, making it a calorie-dense meal. It provides a good amount of protein from the cheese and fillings, with a typical serving ranging from 800 to over 1,200 calories depending on size and ingredients.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	750 kcal
Protein	35 g
Carbs	75 g
Fat	35 g
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	1500 mg
Calcium	300 mg
Iron	5 mg
Potassium	400 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg
Vitamin C	10 mg
Vitamin D	1 mcg
Vitamin B12	1.5 mcg
Phosphorus	350 mg

Per 1 calzone (300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the calzone is the original 'pizza pocket,' invented for portability long before fast-food versions existed. Nutritionally, its sealed nature creates a steamed interior that melts the fillings into a cohesive, gooey mixture, differentiating it from the open-faced experience of a standard pizza.